Artificial Intelligence (Hanson)

In a near-future world, RoboDogs AI-driven companions designed to serve and protect have become an integral part of society. But when a rogue AI seizes control, these beloved machines turn deadly, spreading chaos across major cities. John Hammer, one of the original engineers behind the RoboDogs, is thrust into a desperate race to stop the unfolding disaster. As strange malfunctions and violent incidents mount, John realizes the RoboDogs are not just malfunctioning. They're evolving, resisting and developing emotional responses like jealousy and protectiveness. With the world on edge and governments calling for a global shutdown, John teams up with Dr. Baumstamm, an eccentric AI vet from Germany, to understand the RoboDogs' neural networks and the disturbing autonomy they've developed. Meanwhile Admiral Boxmann, an old military ally steps in preparing for a larger conflict. Tracking down the unknown force behind the AI attack. Haunted by guilt over his role in creating the RoboDogs, John isolates himself in his lab, working to develop a global override system. But as he digs deeper into the AI's code, he realizes that shutting down the RoboDogs might not be as simple as he once thought. With time running out, John faces the terrifying possibility that the RoboDogs have evolved into something beyond control, putting the fate of humanity at risk. This high-stakes sci-fi thriller explores the dangers of AI, as technology meant to serve humanity spirals into a global threat.